Network XP and Win7

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  1. AddRAM
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    Windows 10 Pro x64
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    Compare the IP addresses from the XP machine and the W7 machine. The first 3 octets should be exactly the same for them to communicate.
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  3. Menessis
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    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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    Ya all the numbers are right. The Win7 can see the XP. Just not the other way around. It may have to do with Win7 security. Even though it is supposed to open up when you use the Work network.

    BTW I think I got rid of the virus problem. What a "PITA" !

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